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    My Father’s Disgust

    February 27, 2025

    Take Two [or Three?] … I am in a grim and introspective mood this morning.  I have been reflecting on how my father might react to where we are.  He was one of those who fought against fascism.    His life was shortened by being wounded during that fight.  As a result, I never knew […]

    Commentary / artificial intelligence, capitalism, plutocracy, technocracy, Trump /

    An Ignorance of Merit … I am Confused

    February 20, 2025

    Yes, I am confused.   At least I admit it. There’s a lot going on, and someone like me often wallows in the activity as a way of understanding.  I like to see the systemic rather than the particular.  I am very bad, I admit, at details.  I gravitate to the long term.  What, I […]

    Commentary / capitalism, Decline, democracy, Empire, plutocracy, Trump /

    Concerning Empire – A Memo to Myself

    February 20, 2025

    These are confusing times.  Every day brings news that overturns habits and thoughts of a lifetime.  I hope my friends in Europe are able to do what is best and right.  Now is a time for energy, decision, and unity in the face of American decline. Yes, American decline and the vacuum that implies. So: […]

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